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El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red 2s🇪🇬At Tur, EGOperational

Location & Light Range

About El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse

El Tor Range Rear is a 25-meter tall steel skeletal tower with a red finish. It stands on a main highway on the south side of El Tor, Egypt, serving as an approach range for the city. The structure has a focal height of 6 meters, emitting a continuous red light. Its geographic range is 3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port, El Tor, is just 0.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for the safe navigation of vessels approaching El Tor, guiding ships into the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red 2s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Interval
2s
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
3NM

Location

City
At Tur
Country
🇪🇬Egypt
Region
South Sinai
Sea Region
Located on a main highway on the south side of El Tor, Egypt, serving as an approach range for the city of El Tor, the capital of the South Sinai Governorate.
Latitude
28.2228°
Longitude
33.6290°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
El Tor(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D7297.521
NGA No.
30376

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red
Material
steel

Structure: A 25m square skeletal tower.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
El Tor Range Rear displays the characteristic F Red 2s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is EL TOR at 0.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include El Tor (0.9 NM NW), Ras Shukheir (19.2 NM WSW), Zeit Bay (22.5 NM S), ZEIT BAY (25.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse?+
El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near El Tor Range Rear Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.